Ben Sira 44:8-18

8 There be some of them that have left a name behind them, that their praises might be reported.
9 And some there be, who have no memorial, who have perished, as though they had never been, and have become as though they had never been born, and their children after them.
10 But these were merciful men, whose righteousness hath not been forgotten.
11 With their seed shall continually remain a good inheritance, and their children are within the covenant.
12 Their seed standeth fast, and their children for their sakes.
13 Their seed shall remain for ever, and their glory shall not be blotted out.
14 Their bodies are buried in peace, but their name liveth for evermore.
15 The people will tell of their wisdom, and the congregation will show forth their praise.
16 Enoch pleased the Lord and was translated, being an example of repentance to all generations.
17 Noah was found perfect and righteous; in the time of wrath he was taken in exchange for the world; therefore was he left as a remnant unto the earth when the flood came.
18 An everlasting covenant was made with him: that all flesh should perish no more by the flood.
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